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Master’s Course in

International RelationsJanuary - December 2013Università Cattolica del Sacro CuoreASERI - Postgraduate School of Economics and International RelationsVia San Vittore, 18 - Milan, Italy

THE ASERI DIFFERENCE

ASERI Masters’ courses are in response to the current job market demands: they train students in a constant face to face comparison with theoretical topics, but provoking their personalities and experiences to form a practical and highly professional point of view.

With this in mind, the Università Cattolica decided to create ASERI in 1995 as a centre of excellence in the heart of Milan. Students experience the new global reality through a unique collaboration of exclusive international faculty, meetings with senior executives, multicultural classes, fl exible modular-format courses in English and international internships.

Given to its expertise and multi-disciplinay nature, the ASERI approach offers a strong functional understanding of international issues and processes, as well as an in-depth scientifi c study of methodologies, disciplines and career training.

Master’s Course inInternational Relations ONE YEAR TO TRAIN GLOBAL LEADERS

The MIR is an innovative postgraduate program developed for graduates willing to deepen their knowledge of the fi eld of international relations through an immediate privileged experience with a distinguished faculty and top-level professionals.

The principal aim of the Course is to provide students with knowledge and managerial skills indispensable for a professional career in international organizations and companies working in a constantly changing global environment.

The MIR provides a well-balanced combination of theory and practise, by focusing on international relations, economics, politics and law, as well as, those emerging issues that challenge today’s global system: trade, fi nance, security, information and communication technology, energy, environment and global networks.

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EXPERIENCES OF ASERI

“ASERI is a meeting point… of disciplines: international economics, politics,

business; …of approaches: academic, managerial and institutional; …of

people: different backgrounds, different nationalities and different ages. This

mix makes of ASERI a source of opportunities”.

Massimo Sparagi, Senior Manager, ABB - Milan

“ASERI has been a special period of my life, ̀ short but intense` so to say, as even

if it lasted less than one year it had a long term impact on my professional life

for many years to come. Since I started university my main goal has been to

work in the fi eld of development with international organizations such as the

United Nations, but after my fi rst degree it was clear that I could not achieve

such goal without a solid international oriented training that could provide the

profi le required by those organizations. The Master at ASERI has been for me

the opportunity to develop such a higher profi le, mainly by giving access to an

incredible reserve of both global knowledge and inspirational people, two key

ingredients that shaped my career path beyond expectations!”

Arouna Roshanian, Programme Specialist Private Sector Development, UNDP Iraq

– Amman

“ASERI has been the place of our maturity, where peculiarities - depending

on different nature and education - found their way out in a more mature

consciousness of our aptitudes related to the professional goals offered by the

essential economic fi elds of our society”.

Luigi Zarro, Senior Consultant, Buchan Consulting - Melbourne

“I am very proud of my Master at ASERI, one of the highlights of my academic

career. It brings people from different parts of the world together and builds

bridges between cultures. For me, ASERI is an international platform where

everybody can voice their opinions without prejudice. I am glad that I had a

chance to study in an environment of sharing and understanding”.

Ceren Uysal, Research Fellow, Akdeniz University - Antalya

“During the months at ASERI, I had the benefi t of being exposed to a broad

array of subjects and advantage of being instructed by excellent professors who

offered their unique insight and views in their respective areas of expertise”.

Mauro Gioè, Programme Manager Economic Sector, European Commission - Brussels

CURRICULUM

The MIR program is spread over 4 integrated levels aimed at fostering a multi-dimensional education which includes also research skills, analytical tools and professional development.

Latin America

Africa MiddleEast

Asia Eastern Europe

INTERNSHIP

PROJECT WORK

EconomicArea

InternationalRelations Area

Law andInstitutionsArea

ManagementSkillsArea

1st level - Scientifi c Training & Management SkillsCourse attendance offers an important opportunity to meet an international faculty and deepen the theoretical analysis of the economic, political, historical, legal and institutional issues relevant to the global system.Due to the multi-disciplinary character of this area, students have the opportunity to study and evaluate specifi c problems from different yet connected points of view.

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Finance and Development

Macroeconomics

Trade

Transatlantic Relations

Emerging Actors and the International System

Regional Integration

European Law

International Public Law

Managerial Skills

International Organizations Dynamics

European Lobbying

Human Rights

MAIN TOPICS COVERED:

2nd level - Advanced Training on Regional Areas The MIR includes an advanced training program on the most relevant regional areas that government, international organizations, NGO’s and multinational private companies are facing. Professionals and experts from specifi c fi elds are involved in planning, organizing and teaching in these areas:

Latin America Introductory courseSeminars and case studies

Africa Introductory courseSeminars and case studies

Middle EastIntroductory courseSeminars and case studies

AsiaIntroductory courseSeminars and case studies

Eastern EuropeIntroductory courseSeminars and case studies

3rd level - Project Work

Participants join in the elaboration of a project work where the multidimensional analysis of a problem leads to the identifi cation of its fundamental nodes. Students develop their research activity within small, well integrated groups in order to strengthen their ability to work in teams. Each group deepens a topic related to one of the 2nd level regional areas. Project works will be supervised both by a professor and a professional from a partner institution.

4th level - Internship

The scientifi c research activity is completed by an internship. Therefore students have the opportunity to put into practice what they have learnt.

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FACULTY (A.Y. 2011-12)

Prof. Simona Beretta - Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, MilanProf. Emilio Colombo - University of Milano – BicoccaProf. Paul De Grauwe - Catholic University of Leuven, BelgiumProf. Paul H. Dembinski - University of Fribourg, SwitzerlandDr. Manuela Tortora - UNCTAD, Geneva, Switzerland

Prof. Michael Cox - London School of Economics and Political Science, UKProf. Dr. Xuewu Gu - University of Bonn, GermanyProf. G. John Ikenberry - Princeton University, USAProf. Ludger Kühnhardt - University of Bonn, GermanyProf. Michael Mastanduno - Dartmouth College, Hanover, USA

Prof. Marco Gestri - University of Modena and Reggio EmiliaProf. Miklós Király - Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, HungaryProf. Andrés Malamud - University of Lisbon, PortugalProf. Thomas A. Zimmermann - University of St. Gallen, Switzerland

Dr. Orlando Arango - European Investment Bank, LuxembourgDr. Raoul Ascari - SACE, RomeDr. Matteo Borsani - Confi ndustria, BrusselsProf. Riccardo Redaelli - Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, MilanProf. Marco Lombardi - Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, MilanDr. Manuela Prina - European Training Foundation, TurinProf. Aldo Pigoli - Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan and BresciaProf. Gabriele Carta - Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, BresciaProf. Roberto Zoboli - CERIS-CNR and Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan

PARTNERSHIPS

- Altra Partners, Luxemburg- Chamber of Commerce, Milan- Confi ndustria, Brussels- DeGroof Bank, Brussels- Edison, Brussels- EIB, Brussels- ENEL, Rome- ENI, Milan- European Commission, Brussels- European Parliament, Brussels- European Training Foundation, Turin

- FAO, Rome- Fiat Group European Affairs, Brussels- International Trade Centre, Geneva- Itstime, Milan- Landau Network Centro Volta, Como- PROMOS, Milan- SACE, Rome- UNCTAD, Geneva- UNDP, Geneva- Unicredit, Milan

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CALENDAR

Classes will take place at the ASERI campus from January through June 2013, from Monday to Friday. During the period July-December 2013 students will have the opportunity to attend an internship and work on their fi nal project.

PAST INTERNSHIPS

FINAL DIPLOMA

The Master’s Course (Master universitario di I livello) will be granted by the Università Cattolica after the achievement of at least 60 credits gained through attendance to the Master activities and the successful completion of all examinations.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

To ensure a high quality of learning and interaction, the maximum number ofadmitted students is limited to 25.

In order to enrol in the Master’s Program participants must:have completed a 3-year University degree;pass a selection based on the CV and the motivation questionnaireassessment;demonstrate a good knowledge of English.(English is the language of instruction)

The selection process will be integrated by an oral interview.

- Bank of New York Mellon, Milan, Italy- Cairo Institute for Human Rights, Cairo, Egypt- Chatham House, London, UK- Consulate General of the United States,

Milan, Italy- COOPI, Milan, Italy- Edison, Brussels, Belgium- ENI, Milan, Italy- Equilibri, Milan, Italy- European Parliament, Brussels, Belgium- FAO, Rome, Italy- Funambol, San Diego, USA- International Criminal Tribunal for the

Former Yugoslavia (ICTY), The Hague, The Netherlands

- Italo-Russian Chamber of Commerce, Milan, Italy

- Media Consulta, Berlin, Germany- NBC-Class Editori, Milan, Italy- Nielsen, New York, USA- ProMexico, Milan, Italy- Promos, Casablanca, Morocco; Milan, Italy;

Tel Aviv, Israel- RACI, Buenos Aires, Argentina- Research Lab on the International Meeting

Industry - LAMCI, Milan- SACE, Milan and Rome, Italy- Tecnologie Sanitarie Spa, Brescia, Italy- Teledata, Milan, Italy- UNCTAD, Geneva, Switzerland- Unicredit, Milan, Italy- WHDH-TV, Boston, USA

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HOW TO APPLY

Applications will be received from April to December 3rd through an ongoing process. Therefore the earlier applications have more chance of being accepted. The Master’s Commission will begin to consider applications from the beginning of May and will announce their decision three weeks later.ASERI accepts conditional admissions for students who plan to graduate by December 2012.

Applicants are required to produce the following documents:1 Application form, to be completed online2 Certifi ed transcripts of grades (translated either in English or Italian language)3 Resumé with photo4 Copy of the passport or EU identity card document5 Motivation questionnaire

Documents must be sent by e-mail at info.aseri@unicatt.itor by fax to 0039 02 46 94 845.No fee is charged for the selection process.

Important note FOR NON-EU CITIZENS Admitted students are suggested to apply to the local Italian Delegation (Embassy or Consulate) in order to receive all the information about the Dichiarazione di Valore and the student Visa.

FEES

The program fee is € 10.000,00. For those applying by September 15th the tuition fee will be reduced to € 8.700,00. The fee covers tuition, tutoring service, school’s facilities and teaching materials. Scholarships and fi nancial aid may be available in the course of the year.

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SERVICES AVAILABLE TO ASERI MASTER’S STUDENTS

ORIENTATION

For those who are considering the opportunities for their professional future, ASERI offers individual counselling services.

SUPPORT SERVICES

ASERI has a dedicated offi ce to follow students in their application process.

ACCOMMODATION

For those who need to fi nd an accommodation in Milan, ASERI proposes:

a list of contacts for searching rooms in Milan

a link with Milano International Living Service (MIL Service): a student housing company dedicated to the coordination of all aspects of apartment housing needs. Possibility to organize pick-up services from the University to the accommodation. Website: www.milservice.com

FACILITIES

Within the ASERI building, the following facilities are available for Master’s students:

study and reading-rooms;

a computer lab equipped with Internet connection;

wireless network;

a specialized library in economics and international relations;

a conference room;

a canteen;

tutoring and administrative services.

As students of the Università Cattolica, ASERI students can also use all the services in the University main building (Largo Gemelli):

a big interdisciplinary library;

computer labs;

a canteen;

a health service.

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TUTORING SERVICE

During their stay at ASERI, all Master’s students benefi t from:

individual and group support during the academic activities

a dedicated staff to supervise in their internship choice

For further information: info.aseri@unicatt.it - aseri.unicatt.it

UNIVERSITÀ CATTOLICA DEL SACRO CUORE

Established in 1921, it operates in the fi elds of higher educa-tion, scientifi c research and permanent training. Its activity is carried out at the campuses of Milan, Brescia, Piacenza-Cremona, Rome and Campobasso with 14 faculties, over 1,300 Faculty members and more than 42,000 students.The University is part of a worldwide academic network and promotes frequent scholarly exchanges for conferences and seminars. In order to promote and improve international co-operation, the Università Cattolica has joined various consor-tium and associations.

ASERI, POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL OF ECONOMICSAND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Since 1995, ASERI has been working to understand the deep changes occurring in the economic and political environment with the beginning of globalization.ASERI’s students, who come from all over the world and have different cultural backgrounds and ages, have been educated through Master’s courses and high level postgra-duate training programs.ASERI alumni are now managers on fi ve continents and work for international organizations, multinational societies, fi nancial institutions, supranational public administrations and NGOs.

UNIVERSITÀ CATTOLICA DEL SACRO CUOREAlta Scuola di Economia e Relazioni Internazionali

Postgraduate School of Economics

and International Relations

Via San Vittore, 18 - 20123 Milan, Italy

Tel +39.02.4693856 Fax +39.02.4694845

E-mail info.aseri@unicatt.it

aseri.unicatt.it